Car Window Tinting checklist
What we do on each window, what is not part of the job, and how to get your car ready. Print it or keep it on your phone.
Included, window by window
Rear windscreen
- Film shaped to the curve of the glass with heat forming
- Fitted around demister lines without damaging them
- Edges finished close to the frit (black dotted border)
Rear side windows
- Shade chosen to suit your car and Victorian limits
- Film taken to the top edge so there is no light gap
- Quarter windows included where your car has them
Front side windows
- Lighter legal shade matched as closely as possible to the rear
- Clean top edge that sits under the rubber seal
- Door trims protected while we work
Handover
- Walk-around check with you at pick-up
- Aftercare tips: when you can roll windows down and clean the glass
- Australia Wide Lifetime Guarantee details
Not included
- Full windscreen tint (not permitted on road vehicles in Victoria)
- Repairs to chipped, cracked or delaminated glass
- Removal of old tint unless it is booked as part of your quote
- Shades darker than the legal limit for your vehicle
How to prepare
- Tell us your make, model and year when you ask for a quote
- Mention any old tint, aftermarket glass or stickers on the windows
- Book a time you can leave the car with us for the job
- Clear the back seat and parcel shelf so we can reach every window
- Plan to keep the windows up for a few days after fitting
Ready when you are
Send your car details and we will confirm a quote and a time.
Before you book
How dark can I legally tint my car in Victoria?
As a general guide, Victorian rules allow a darker shade on rear windows than on front side windows, and only a sun strip across the top of the windscreen. Limits can depend on your vehicle, so we confirm the legal options for your car before we fit anything.
How long does car window tinting take?
Most cars are done within the day. Larger vehicles, curved rear windscreens or old tint removal can take longer. We give you a pick-up time when you book.
Can I wind my windows down straight after tinting?
Keep the windows up for a few days so the film can settle and bond to the glass. We will tell you the exact time for your film at pick-up.
Why does new tint look hazy or have small water spots?
A little haze or moisture is normal while the film cures and usually clears within days to a couple of weeks, depending on the weather. If anything remains after that, contact us and we will check it.